Staff Software Engineer

Description :CL-7 Staff Engineer – Python What you need to know about the role This role will give you the opportunity to work on several new initiatives involving PayPal Wallets that have high visibility within the Company. The individual selected for this role will be working on solutions spanning across multiple components/platforms thereby helping them in broadening their domain understanding. These initiatives are critical for expanding PayPal’s Customer outreach which in turn has a direct bearing on increasing PayPal revenue. Meet Your Team PayPal is transforming global commerce. Our Engineering team is the heart of this transformation. We’re building innovative solutions that delight customers and drive business growth. Join our dynamic engineering team at PayPal, where you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented peers and work on high-impact projects in an agile environment. We're not just building systems; we're creating scalable, high-performance solutions that make a real difference in global commerce. We prioritize code quality, customer focus, and rapid iteration. Our engineers work closely with design, product, and QA teams to deliver world-class experiences. Your way to impact At PayPal, Staff Engineers are the architects of our global payment platform. You'll design, develop, and optimize core systems that power millions of transactions daily, directly impacting our customers' experiences and our company's success. Your day-to-day: As a Staff Engineer – Python, you'll define the technical roadmap and drive innovation. You'll collaborate with product and engineering leadership to deliver impactful solutions. Strong analytical skills to analyze requirements and transform into scalable software designs. Strong advocate of code craftsmanship, good coding standards and use of tools that will improve the quality of the delivered code Define and execute the backend technology strategy. Drive innovation and experimentation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver business outcomes What do you need to bring: 8+ years of backend development experience and bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field. Proficiency in Python programming language. Leadership in designing and architecting scalable backend systems with a focus on cloud-native solutions, microservices, and serverless architectures. Expertise in architecting and developing large-scale backend systems using Python, with extensive experience in Django, or Flask. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, drive technical roadmaps, and ensure alignment with business objectives. Expertise in designing and implementing fault-tolerant systems with a focus on high availability and disaster recovery. Experience with advanced security practices, including secure coding, encryption, and access control. Proven ability to influence and mentor engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Deep expertise in backend technologies and architecture. Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with using Agile/Scrum methodology for software development Experience with large-scale, high-performance systems. Knowledge of the payment processing industry and relevant regulations. Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure). Contributions to open-source projects. Preferred Qualification: Subsidiary: PayPalTravel Percent: 20PayPal does not charge candidates any fees for courses, applications, resume reviews, interviews, background checks, or onboarding. Any such request is a red flag and likely part of a scam. To learn more about how to identify and avoid recruitment fraud please visit . For the majority of employees, PayPal's balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office for effective in-person collaboration and 2 days at your choice of either the PayPal office or your home workspace, ensuring that you equally have the benefits and conveniences of both locations. Our Benefits: At PayPal, we’re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can’t do this without our most important asset—you. That’s why we offer benefits to help you thrive in every stage of life. We champion your financial, physical, and mental health by offering valuable benefits and resources to help you care for the whole you. We have great benefits including a flexible work environment, employee shares options, health and life insurance and more. To learn more about our benefits please visit . Who We Are: to learn more about our culture and community. Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion PayPal provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at . Belonging at PayPal:   Our employees are central to advancing our mission, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can do their best work with a sense of purpose and belonging. Belonging at PayPal means creating a workplace with a sense of acceptance and security where all employees feel included and valued. We are proud to have a diverse workforce reflective of the merchants, consumers, and communities that we serve, and we continue to take tangible actions to cultivate inclusivity and belonging at PayPal. Any general requests for consideration of your skills, please . We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. Please don’t hesitate to apply.